poplin
noun
pop·lin ˈpä-plən 
: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This Stretch Poplin Printed Workwear Short Sleeve Shirt by Lucky Brand does both — the whimsical music notes give the shirt character and the lightweight poplin fabric is perfect for even the hottest day. 
Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 This barely-there sandal works with everything from sundresses to cropped jeans or wide-leg poplin trousers. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2022 This week, a 61-year-old California mom posted herself in an Abercrombie poplin maxi number with a fitted bodice that went viral on TikTok racking up 1.4 million views. Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 28 July 2022 The It-girls are currently obsessed with a relaxed cotton-poplin vibe (think EmRata in Rome). Alex Kessler, Vogue, 19 July 2022 The collection includes co-ord suits and tracksuits, satin dresses, modest swimwear, and oversized poplin dresses – all for the fashion-forward modern-day modest woman to indulge in at affordable prices and fast shipping. Essence, 3 July 2022 Start with a simple shirtdress crafted from cotton poplin. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2022 Lightweight linen blouses have a more easy, breezy feel to them whereas poplin blouses tend to feel a bit more structured and, thus, refined. Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 14 May 2022 On a recent Tuesday morning, Parker Posey met me outside her Chelsea apartment building, wearing a billowy black Rachel Comey skirt, a vintage navy poplin blouse, and nothing on her feet. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 See More
Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 This barely-there sandal works with everything from sundresses to cropped jeans or wide-leg poplin trousers. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2022 This week, a 61-year-old California mom posted herself in an Abercrombie poplin maxi number with a fitted bodice that went viral on TikTok racking up 1.4 million views. Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 28 July 2022 The It-girls are currently obsessed with a relaxed cotton-poplin vibe (think EmRata in Rome). Alex Kessler, Vogue, 19 July 2022 The collection includes co-ord suits and tracksuits, satin dresses, modest swimwear, and oversized poplin dresses – all for the fashion-forward modern-day modest woman to indulge in at affordable prices and fast shipping. Essence, 3 July 2022 Start with a simple shirtdress crafted from cotton poplin. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2022 Lightweight linen blouses have a more easy, breezy feel to them whereas poplin blouses tend to feel a bit more structured and, thus, refined. Eva Thomas, PEOPLE.com, 14 May 2022 On a recent Tuesday morning, Parker Posey met me outside her Chelsea apartment building, wearing a billowy black Rachel Comey skirt, a vintage navy poplin blouse, and nothing on her feet. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French papeline
First Known Use
1710, in the meaning defined above